Definition: A bundle of thin sticks, typically made of wood, sometimes bond in such a way that binding can be moved so that it varies the tightness of the binding.
Alright class, settle down now, letâs take a look at this word!
The dictionary's given you a pretty detailed definition â quite a mouthful, isn't it? Let's break it down and make it easier to understand.
âSwitchâ can have a couple of meanings, actually! But the one weâre focusing on today is probably the most common.
Think about a
light switch
, you see? You flip it up, and the light comes on â flip it down, and it goes off. That's a
switch
! It changes something quickly.
The dictionary is talking about a
rope switch
, which is a traditional type of switch. Imagine a bundle of sticks tied together with rope. The tightness of that rope can be loosened or tightened - thatâs what âvarying the bindingâ means. It's like adjusting how much force it takes to pull it, changing its action.
So, 'switch' means
to change something quickly and easily
â like turning a light on or off, or adjusting the tension of a rope!
Does that make sense? Are there any questions about this simple switch, my dears?